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What distances were used for men in a traditional FITA round?

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A modern archer stands with a recurved bow drawn, aiming at a circular recreational target on a stand. The archer wears protective gear and carries arrows in a quiver at his side. — Archery Archer with a recurve bow and recreational target.

In a traditional FITA round, which is a form of archery competition, men shoot a total of 144 arrows, with 36 arrows shot at each of the following four distances:

90 metres (295 feet)
70 metres (230 feet)
50 metres (164 feet)
30 metres (98 feet)

These metric distances are the standard specifications established by the Fédération Internationale de Tir à l’Arc (FITA) for men's competition.123